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SAINT JUDE
Parish Community
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 7, 2016
40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 Website: www.stjudehopatcong.org 973-398-6377 Fax 973-398-0121
Served By
Fr. Vidal Roberto Gonzales, Jr......................Pastor
Mr. Tom Friel.......................................Deacon
Mrs. Kathleen Barger......Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Lillian Colello......Coordinator of Religious
Education and Confirmation Program
(Hours: 2:30 - 6:30 pm) 973-398-7773
Mrs. Lillian Colello ......... Liturgy Coordinator
Mr. Henry Schmidt .................. Parish Trustee
RECTORY HOURS
Monday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30 - 12:00 noon
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
MUSIC MINISTRY
John Armeno: 973-398-8109
Edie Morganti: 973-601-7143
Dan Thompson
We Invite You to
Celebrate
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES
Sunday Masses
5:00 p.m. (Saturday Vigil Mass)
7:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) every 4th
Sunday of the month (October to March)
Weekday Masses (Mon - Sat)
8:30 a.m. - followed by praying the rosary.
Holy Day of Obligation
7:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment
Sacramental Life
BAPTISM - Baptisms are usually celebrated
on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at
1:00 p.m. Parents are asked to call the rectory
about Baptism preparation. Baptism is not
celebrated during Lenten Season.
MARRIAGE - Arrangements should be
made at the Rectory one year before the
marriage date and prior to any social
planning. This is in accord with the
Common Policy of the Province of New
Jersey. To arrange for Pre-Cana instructions,
please call the Rectory.
R.C.I.A. RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITATION OF ADULTS - Persons
interested in learning of the Catholic faith,
and any adult person who needs to receive
Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation. If you
need information regarding this, please
contact the Rectory.
VISITATION OF THE SICK AND
ELDERLY - Please keep us informed so
that we can be attentive to those who are ill
at home or in the hospital. Communion is
brought upon request to the home. Please
call the Rectory for the Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick.
CHOIR - Adult choir meets as scheduled.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meet on
the second and fourth Thursdays of each
month at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
ST. JUDE NOVENA AND BENEDICTION
is every Thursday at 7:00 PM; Adoration is
from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Divine Mercy is
at 3:00 PM.
BINGO - Parish Center - Tuesday 7:30 PM.
Doors open at 5:00 PM. Early Bird Special
starts at 7:15 PM
Faith Formation Program
Grades 1-8: See schedule in bulletin.
Confirmation: A program that continues
from Grade 8. In the 9th Grade immediate
preparation begins for Confirmation and
culminates with the Sacrament at the end of
10th Grade.
For more information regarding these
programs, please contact the Rectory.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Our Parish
Family invites all of its members to share
fully in our spiritual and social life. Every
family moving into the Parish is asked to
register at the Rectory. If you change your
address or telephone number, please contact
us. All parishioners are requested to use the
regular Sunday envelopes. If you are not
receiving them, please call the Rectory.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY - Meetings
on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30
pm in the Church.
“Our Mission Is To Be A Faith Community Centered In The Eucharist,
Proclaiming The Word Of The Lord And Living As Followers Of Jesus Christ”
Welcome!
New parishioners are asked to register by calling or visiting the parish office
or by speaking to one of the parish staff.
WHY A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE A REGISTERED PARISHIONER
1. The precepts of the Church explained that: we need to belong to a parish
(your parish is the Church in the City where you are domiciled) and to contribute
to its support. Everyone should do this (Canon 107).
2. To identify yourself with a worshipping community of faith. Salvation comes
to us by God in community. Religion is not meant to be individualistic.
Membership in a parish community is the norm.
3. To allow the priest of the parish to know you so that Letters of
Recommendation can be given when needed. (Sponsorship/certificates)
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
RECTORY HOURS
MONDAY: 8:00 – 3:00 PM
TUESDAY: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WEDNESDAY: 8:00 AM – 2:00PM
THURSDAY: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FRIDAY: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CLOSED
STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE
August 2, 2015 $3501.00
July 31, 2016 $ 3192..00
COUNTERS THIS WEEK:
Lynne McDonald & John Armeno
PARISH PAY FOR JULY:$2187.50
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
NOVENA TO OUR
MOTHER OF
PERPETUAL HELP
Every Wednesday at
8:30 am, followed
with the Holy Mass
First Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9
In this excerpt, the Israelites are reminded that they were
warned before God sent an angel to slay the first born of
the Egyptians. God called on them to have courage, and
then rewarded them by punishing their enemies and
leading them from captivity.
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
Faith is described as true belief even toward things we
cannot see. Abram's faith in God was so deep that he
wandered through a foreign land, convinced God's
promise of a homeland was sincere. God honored his
promise to give Abram many descendants, and was
proud of the deep faith Abram and his people
possessed.
Gospel: Luke 12:32-48
Jesus encourages us to be prepared for his return at all
times, for he will come when we least expect him. He
tells of a master who entrusts his home to his servants,
and fully expects them to be awaiting his return. In the
same manner, Jesus can arrive at any moment and
expects us to be prepared for his return.
Monday
Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Mt 17:22-27
Tuesday
Ez 2:8—3:4; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday
2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26
Thursday
COME
Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21—19:1
AND
JOIN US
Friday
Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Mt 19:3-12
Saturday
Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Mt 19:13-15
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Sunday
7:45 AM
9:15 AM
11:00 AM
August 6
Winslow A. Penkala
Antoinette Grillo
August 7
Ethel & Tom Devlin
William Sigismundo
Lucy & Henry Scala
MONDAY
8:30 AM
August 8
Kyle Hardagon
TUESDAY
8:30 AM
August 9
John & Ida Verdi
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
August 10
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual
Help
Michele Aue
THURSDAY
8:30 AM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
FRIDAY
8:30 AM
August 11
Joseph Lubertowicz
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Evening Prayer
Novena to St. Jude
Benediction
August 12
Vergelita Gonzales
SATURDAY
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
SUNDAY
7:45 AM
9:15 AM
11:00 AM
August 13
Ken Mc Isaac
Pat DeMarino
August 14
Ethel and Tom Devlin
People of St. Jude
Silvio, Anna & Gaetano Serpe
FAITH IS THE
REALIZATION OF
THINGS HOPED
FOR...OF THINGS
NOT SEEN
The Second reading
describes faith as
“the realization of
what is hoped for and
evidence of things not
seen.” Though not
attempting a precise
technical or theological definition, the author paints an
inspiring portrait of religious faith, drawing upon the
people and events of the Old Testament, and gives what
the New American Bible considers “the most extensive
description of faith provided in the New Testament.”
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples to seek security
not in the realities of this world but in the treasures of
God’s Kingdom. He exhorts them to be steadfast in their
faith, staying ready and prepared even when the fulfillment
of that faith is long in coming. Jesus then gives an
illustration in servants who are entrusted with the
management of the household. No one knows just when
the master will return. A wise servant, therefore, will
always be vigilant, since the master may return any
moment and will expect to find everything in order.
The Gospel illustrates for us the importance of being
ready and prepared for the many ways our God visits us in
our lives. We are often beset with hardship and failure,
pain and anguish, tragedy and disappointment; our
dreams, hopes, and plans are frequently thwarted.
Abraham’s example tells us to continue hoping in God’s
love even though we cannot feel it and to keep on waiting
in patient trust. Life on earth is a journey in faith and a
pilgrimage of hope. For this journey we are given enough
light to take the next step. As John Henry Cardinal
Newman prayed, “Lead, kindly Light…Lead thou me on!
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distance sceneone step is enough for me.” 365 Days with the Lord
published by the Society of St. Paul)
LITURGICAL LIFE
Dear Parishioners: We can only accept Prayer
Intentions for the Sick from someone in the
immediate family. We have been receiving calls
from people who do not want to be on the sick list
We have to respect their privacy. If you have
someone in your family call the Rectory to put them
on our Prayer list. Names will be kept for two weeks.
Automated Giving: Our Automated Giving program
awareness campaign (“ParishPay”) continues. Please
familiarize yourself with the details of this convenient
alternative to giving via collection basket. See for
“www.stjudehopatcong.org/giving” for details.
On Sunday, August 21, we will be
having our Annual Missionary Coop Plan collection.
Our speaker will be Re. Julius
Chelanga SMA (Society of African
Missions). The Society for the
Propagation of the Faith provides
financial support to mission
bishops for day-to-day expenses
and special projects. It supports
pastoral and evangelizing programs, catechists and
catechetical work, the building churches and chapels,
the work of Religious communities in health care and
education, and for communication and transportation
need
Registration for Faith Formation (for Grades 1 to 8) has
already started. Forms have been mailed to those who
already have been enrolled in this program. If you are
new to the parish and need to enroll your child (ren) for
Faith Formation, you are asked to please call Mrs.
Colello at the rectory (973-398-7773) for information.
Registration fee for Faith Formation this year is still
$ 150.00 per family. Classes will be starting in
September.
YOUTH GROUP
SAINT JUDE’S YOUTH GROUP
Thursday evenings from 7:00
– 8:30 PM in the Parish Center.
All teens are welcome. For
more information, please call
Janice at (201) 400-1692. Our
Youth Group has set up a Café.
Anyone wishing to come by for
tea or coffee are welcome to
attend.
St. Jude’s Confirmation Reunion
Party, Sunday, August 21st at
5:00PM behind the Parish Center.
Food, games and activities. To
ask questions or RSVP (by
August 12th) call the Rectory at
(973) 398-6377. Looking forward
to seeing you all.
Rosary Altar Society meets every first Tuesday of the
month in the Church meeting room at 7:30PM
immediately following the Rosary and Benediction at
7:00PM in the Church.
Men’s Group will be having their meeting on AUG. 6 in
the meeting room of the Church at 7:30 AM.
Theology Table – Come and talk with others about God
and Church at Frank’s Pizza every Tuesday from 6:30 to
9:00 in the evening. Come and go as you wish.
Self Defense Class is every Tuesday night in the Church
meeting room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Call Mike at 973-2299881 for more information.
Once a year event.
Your $5 donation goes
directly to St. Jude’s.
Shop Aug.26-28 and
get a 25% discount on
MANY items at any
Macy
store.
Your
savings pass will be
entered in the drawing for a $500 Macy’s gift card.
These savings passes are sold after all of the
Masses this weekend and at the Rectory. Please
help us purchase our lectors’ upcoming years’
workbooks & have fun shopping besides.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
In Fonda, NY. Departure
Time: 6:30 AM from St.
Jude’s. Please bring a bag
lunch. There will be
additional cost for dinner. .
Arrive back at St. Jude’s
10:30 PM. The sign-up sheet
is at the back of the Church. Deacon Tom will call
you about transportation and its cost.
Mets vs. Twins Friday, September
16th, 7pm. (T-shirt night).
$70 per ticket. Sec 134- Field level left
side. Call rectory 973-663-0211
to reserve tickets. Bus leaves Our Lady
Star of the Sea parking lot 4pm (1
BUS.) Payments due by August 25th
.Come join us at Citi Field for a fun family night out.
Let’s Go Mets!
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE
Diocesan Men’s Conference
The Diocese of Paterson Men’s Conference will be held
on Saturday, October 15 at St. Paul Inside the Walls in
Madison. Join us from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for the
opportunity to enhance men’s spirituality and encourage
them to be more involved with their parishes. Former
NFL receiver, Danny Abramowicz; Peter Herbeck,
Director of Renewal Ministries; and Pete Burak, Director
of Young Adult Outreach for Renewal Ministries will
make presentations. The conference will conclude with
Mass celebrated by Bishop Serratelli. Visit
insidethewalls.org for more information. Madison,
Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Program Helping Young Adults with Special
Needs
Thanksgiving &
Christmas Craft Fair
St Jude’s Parish Center,
40 Maxim Drive,
Hopatcong, NJ
Saturday, November 12,
2016
9AM till 4 PM
Vendors wanted
$30 per table 3 Tables for $75
Something for everyone
For Information CALL Jimmy 973-945-7522
Food catered by Hopatcong Diner
$5 Breakfast specials
Early set up allowed Friday and Saturday
The Department for Persons with Disabilities
(DPD) is proud to announce the fall opening of
their Saturdays at the Center program
(SATC)! DPD is a nonprofit, Catholic Charities
organization in the Diocese of Paterson that provides
support for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and their families.
This endeavor is designed for young adults with
disabilities living in the community, who are interested in
weekend socialization and recreational activities with
their peers.
Education about group home and independent living is
also part of the curriculum. Respite time for caregivers of
the participating individuals will be provided, as the
program is well supervised by experienced staff and
volunteers.
SATC will meet Saturdays at Gruenert Center on Rt. 15
in Lake Hopatcong and will run for a 12 week span.
Meeting times are from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The tuition for
the entire program is $120 plus minimal additional fees
for special activities such as bowling or dining out.
They are seeking interested participants and volunteers
for their fall start date of September 17, 2016.
Please contact Patt Foth, SATC Coordinator, at
(973)440-0983 or satc@dpd.org for any further
information or to obtain applications. You can also visit
www.dpd.org or www.facebook.com/dpdcc for more
information about DPD. Christopher Brancato,
MA - Director of Development and Public Relations.
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